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Entel HT649 vs Icom IC-M94DE

What HT649 does better (2) and where IC-M94DE wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Entel HT649
Entel · 2026HT649
8.7Score
2 advantages≈ £430
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Icom IC-M94DE
Icom · 2022IC-M94DE
8.5Score
1 advantage≈ £340
8.4Ruggedness5.7
7.3Features7.3

Why is HT649 better than IC-M94DE?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%
  2. Weight277 g vs 357 g+29%

Why is IC-M94DE better than HT649?

  1. Transmit power1 W vs 6 W6×
Specifications

Side by side

Entel HT649Entel HT649≈ £4308.7
Icom IC-M94DEIcom IC-M94DE≈ £3408.5
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Marine VHFAmateur VHF, Marine VHF
Frequency ranges156 - 163.275 MHz156 - 163.425 MHz
Transmit power1 W6 W
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity—2,400 mAh
Battery voltage7.6 V7.2 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight277 g357 g
Width60 mm609 mm
Height130 mm1,458 mm
Depth37 mm438 mm
Protection ratingIP68IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Floats—Yes
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)YesYes
ShockproofYes—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursYellowBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Monitor buttonYes—
GPS—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Radios in the base pack—1
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